YMCA general counsel files
SCOPE AND CONTENTS OF THE COLLECTION
Files documenting legal matters in which the YMCA of the USA was involved, primarily from the mid- to the late-twentieth century. Among the most prominent topics are property, taxation, railroad and transportation YMCAs, and international projects. The records also include some contracts, agreements, and grants.
Dates
- 1890-1999
- Majority of material found within 1959-1993
Creator
- YMCA of the USA (Organization)
- National Board of the Young Men's Christian Associations. (Organization)
- Young Men's Christian Associations of North America. International Committee (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
Open for use in the Elmer L. Andersen Library reading room.
Conditions Governing Use
This collection may be protected by the Copyright Law of the United States (Title 17, U.S. Code). It is the user's responsibility to verify copyright ownership and to obtain all necessary permissions prior to the reproduction, publication, or other use of any portion of these materials. Researchers may quote from the collection under the fair use provision of the copyright law.
HISTORY OF THE YMCA GENERAL COUNSEL
While the collection contains files on legal matters dating back to the late nineteenth century, the YMCA's coordinating body in the United States did not establish an office of general counsel for the organization until the mid-1970s. During that decade, the movement began investing more resources in legislative and regulatory matters affecting YMCAs and in providing assitance in obtaining public funding for programs. In addition, it faced a rise in legal problems, including tax matters, damage suites, and trademark infringment cases, among others. During this period, a reorganization of the Board's national headquarters was completed that included the establishement of an internal General Counsel.
Extent
18.9 Cubic Feet (20 boxes)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Files documenting legal matters in which the YMCA of the USA was involved, primarily from the mid- to the late-twentieth century. Among the most prominent topics are property, taxation, railroad and transportation YMCAs, and international projects. The records also include some contracts, agreements, and grants.
Processing Information
Originally inventoried as FP159. Folder list created in winter 2019-2020.
Catalog Record ID number: 9976813594201701
- Legal correspondence Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Nonprofit organizations -- Law and legislation Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Nonprofit organizations -- Taxation Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Young Men's Christian associations -- Administration Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Young Men's Christian associations -- Buildings Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Title
- YMCA GENERAL COUNSEL
- Subtitle
- An Inventory of its Files
- Date
- August 2019
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- English
Collecting Area Details
Contact The Kautz Family YMCA Archives Collecting Area
